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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.68, 10,860.03 and 6,561.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.68, 10,860.03 and 6,561.66 is: 9,822.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.68 : 10,860.03 = 6,561.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.68/10,860.03 = 6,561.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.68x = 10,860.03 × 6,561.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.68x = 71,259,824.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,259,824.45/7,254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,822.60

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